Hong Kong’s Cautionary Tale - February 7, 2022 Issue

February 7, 2022 Issue

Beijing Weaponized State-Sponsored Bankruptcy to Silence Hong Kong

Beijing Weaponized State-Sponsored Bankruptcy to Silence Hong Kong

Bloomberg Opinion

Bloomberg Opinion

Nuclear Power Is More Important Than Ever

By The Editors

Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant Shuts Down Permanently

Remarks

Remarks

Biden Is Rebranding Reagan’s Supply-Side Economics to Save His Agenda

By Christopher Condon

Biden Is Rebranding Reagan’s Supply-Side Economics to Save His Agenda

Business

Business

Merck’s Covid Pill Fumble Gives Pfizer Potential $17 Billion Win

By John Lauerman

Merck’s Covid Pill Fumble Gives Pfizer Potential $17 Billion Win

New Airline Bets You’ll Stop in Alaska for a Cheaper Flight to Asia

By Justin Bachman

New Airline Bets You’ll Stop in Alaska for a Cheaper Flight to Asia

Technology

Technology

Google Is Searching for a Way to Win the Cloud

By Nico Grant

Google Is Searching for a Way to Win the Cloud

Spotify’s Bet on The Joe Rogan Experience Exposes Rift in Audio Strategy

By Lucas Shaw

Spotify’s Bet on The Joe Rogan Experience Exposes Rift in Audio Strategy

Biden’s FCC Is Having Trouble Getting Started

By Todd Shields

Biden’s FCC Is Having Trouble Getting Started

Why Big Tech Needs to Work Harder to Woo Wall Street

By Alex Webb

Why Big Tech Needs to Work Harder to Woo Wall Street

Finance

Finance

The Titans of Junk Debt Turned Trash Into Bond-Market Treasure

By Paula Seligson and Olivia Raimonde

The Titans of Junk Debt Turned Trash Into Bond-Market Treasure

Cathie Wood’s True Believers Are Sticking With Her

By Sam Potter, Elaine Chen, Denitsa Tsekova and Emily Graffeo

Cathie Wood’s True Believers Are Sticking With Her

Economics

Economics

First Black Woman Picked for Fed Draws GOP Fire Over Research

By Craig Torres and Daniel Flatley

First Black Woman Picked for Fed Draws GOP Fire Over Research

Rent Inflation Shows That Landlords Have the Upper Hand Again

By Matthew Boesler

Rent Inflation Shows That Landlords Have the Upper Hand Again

Work-From-Home Spurs Blue-Collar Americans to Seek Career Shifts

By Alex Tanzi

Cartamundi-Owned Hasbro Toy Factory Makes 50,000 Face Shields A Week For Hospitals

Politics

Politics

A Journey Across Ukraine Shows Invasion Would Come at High Price

By Marc Champion

Journey Through Southern Ukraine With No Breakthrough in Standoff

Republicans Make Schools the Latest Front in Culture Wars

By Jonathan Levin and Nic Querolo

Republicans Make Schools the Latest Front in Culture Wars

Features

Features

Beijing Weaponized State-Sponsored Bankruptcy to Silence Hong Kong

By Iain Marlow

Beijing Weaponized State-Sponsored Bankruptcy to Silence Hong Kong

The Rise of the $2.5 Billion Ugly-Shoe Empire

By Kim Bhasin

The Rise of the $2.5 Billion Ugly-Shoe Empire

Nurses Who Faced Lawsuits for Quitting Are Fighting Back

By Josh Eidelson

Nurses Who Faced Lawsuits for Quitting Are Fighting Back

Pursuits

Pursuits

More Homes Than Ever Are Selling for $50 Million. What’s Inside?

By James Tarmy

More Homes Than Ever Are Selling for $50 Million. What’s Inside?

The Most Adventurous Nachos, From Caprese to Chicken and Waffles

By Kate Krader

The Most Adventurous Nachos, From Caprese to Chicken and Waffles

Why You Need a Six-Month Haircut

By Chris Rovzar

Man in art gallery facing picture, rear view

This Facial Essence Makes Your Skin Look Younger and Brighter

By Chris Rovzar

This Facial Essence Makes Your Skin Look Younger and Brighter

Last Thing

Last Thing

China’s Local Governments Are at Risk of a Puerto Rico Moment

By Shuli Ren

China’s Local Governments Are at Risk of a Puerto Rico Moment